Vintage Lillie Rubin Crochet Lace Column Dress
By Lillie Rubin
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Lillie Rubin yellow guipure lace column dress was made in the 1970s, of the most gorgeous, vibrant shade of canary yellow.
Vintage Lillie Rubin Crochet Lace Column Dress
By Lillie Rubin
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Lillie Rubin yellow guipure lace column dress was made in the 1970s, of the most gorgeous, vibrant shade of canary yellow.
Vintage Red Crepe Column Dress with Cut Out Back
Located in London, GB
A great red crepe gown, with an attractive cut out design at the back. The dress has a 24 1/2'' slit at the back , is fully lined and has a low round neckline.
1993 Runway Gianni Versace Couture Floral Column Dress
By Gianni Versace
Located in London, GB
The fabric composition label has been removed but it is a man-made cloth with a soft, sleek feel. This dress is presented in excellent vintage condition with no discernible faults.
1960s Mollie Parnis Pastel Beaded Column Dress
By Mollie Parnis
Located in London, GB
Incredible vintage 1960s Mollie Parnis silk dress in pretty pastel stripes with all over beading. It is full length with a slit to one side of the skirt, attached waist belt and sid...
1960s Black Crepe and Georgette Column Dress
Located in London, GB
This mid 1960s black column dress is chic, sophisticated and perfect for any formal occasion.
1970s Documented Loris Azzaro Black Tassel Column Dress
By Loris Azzaro
Located in London, GB
This documented elegant column dress was designed in the early 1970s by Loris Azzaro, whose simple and elegant lines came to epitomise the high end occasion wear of the era.
Vintage 1960's Pink Sequin Peal Silk Organza Column Dress Cocktail Dress UK 8-10
Located in Nashville, TN
The fitted bodice, draws the eye to the stylised blouson design, which is accented by a sewn fold along the waistline of the dress. The eye-catching column cut of the skirt, is finis...
2000s Jenny Packham Navy White Sequin and Beaded Column Dress
By Jenny Packham
Located in London, GB
From the mainline collection and very well made, the dress is in very good vintage condition with very minimal losses to the elaborate sequin-work.
1987 Yves Saint Laurent Documented Strapless Black Column Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in London, GB
This show-stopper of a gown from Yves Saint Laurent dates back to 1987. A truly stunning strapless dress that could easily become your go-to black evening dress, it is in the details...
1960s Cream Embroidered Column Dress with Pearl Trim
Located in London, GB
In fantastic vintage condition with no issues of any note. Please check the measurements below carefully as the fabric has no stretch.
1970s Beginnings Spaghetti Strap Column Dress with Bow Detail
Located in London, GB
At the front of the dress, where the draped fabric meets the top of the dress, there is a large sequin-covered bow.
1990s Tatters White Tulle Ribbonwork Column Dress with Sequins
Located in London, GB
This romantic wedding dress was designed in the early 1990s by Tatters, a high-end London boutique that was located on the famous Kings Road in Chelsea and made bespoke designs. Craf...
Marc Jacobs Late 90s Sz 8 Gold Metal Link Column Evening Gown Runway Dress Gown
By Marc Jacobs
Located in San Diego, CA
A rare archival-worthy Marc Jacobs piece with incredible stage, red carpet, or editorial potential. ⸻ Size & Measurements Labeled Size: 8 Measurements: 38 inch bust 34 inch waist 42 ...
Vintage 1970's Black Jersey Maxi Gown with Cutout Rhinestone Column Size 2 4
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gown is composed of a black jersey. Features a cutout waist with rhinestone detail. There is a center back zipper closure with buttons. In excellent vintage condition. **...
$1,500
Size: vintage 8; comparable to size M
Hanae Mori Fuchsia and Purple Pop Art Ink Blot Column Gown - M, 1980s
By Hanae Mori
Located in Tucson, AZ
While Hanae Mori was always known for her bold prints, this riotous Pop Art pattern may be her strongest ever. Though its easy kaftan-style silhouette wears as comfortably as pajamas...
Gianni Versace Vintage 1990s Black Synthetic Fiber Column Dress
By Gianni Versace
Located in Long Island City, NY
Gianni Versace 1990s black column dress. The sheath underneath is a soft stretchy rayon/polyester blend, while the outer sheath is a rough, loosely woven filigree nylon. Form flatter...
Vintage Versace Sleeveless Black Velvet Column Dress
By Gianni Versace
Located in Long Island City, NY
This is an elegant early 1980s Gianni Versace black cotton velvet sleeveless column dress with beautiful bejeweled buttons up the back.
Vintage BONWIT TELLER 1970's Tonic sequin column dress
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Vintage BONWIT TELLER 1970's Tonic sequin column dress in deep blue and purple.
Vintage White Pearl Sequin Lace Spaghetti Strap Column Dress- Wedding
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is a beautiful Lace Column dress heavily beaded with faux pearls and iridescent sequins. Spaghetti straps, full lined, padded cups ( easy to take out if need be) back slit. E...
Vintage 1960s Polka Dot Column Dress
Located in New York, NY
This vintage 1960s column dress is giving Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche vibes, with its elegant shape and graphic polka dot print.
Silk Column Vintage Dress with Sequin and Bead Embellishment
Located in London, GB
A chic column dress with pretty bead and sequin embellishment. The outer fabric is silk, in a soft gold colour and the dress is fully lined, with a central back zip.
Vintage Eyelet Two-Piece Column Dress Set With Matching Cropped Blouse
Located in New York, NY
This vintage two-piece eyelet column dress comes with an overblouse, but it can also be worn without, for two distinct looks in one.
Paganne by Gene Berk Dress Long Maxi Column Sleeveless Mod Op Art Vintage 70s
By Paganne, Paganne by Gene Berk
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Vintage maxi dress, made by Paganne and designed by Gene Berk, most likely in the early 70s. Made from a poly/nylon blend jersey fabric, it features a bold abstract print in shades o...
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Size: fits like a USA 6/8
VERA WANG 1999 Vintage Iridescent Beaded & Sequin Column Evening Gown Maxi Dress
By Vera Wang
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Vera Wang Vintage FW99 Seen on the runway in a skirt version Black with iridescent white beads and micro sequins Column style, extremely flattering It is clipped to the mannequin, bu...
Galanos Vintage Black Backless Strapless Column Maxi Dress Gown with Panel Front
By James Galanos, Galanos
Located in San Francisco, CA
Long black vintage James Galanos strapless dress. Dress is comprised of a front panel that hangs down over an interior fitted dress, hiding a slit at front to enable movement. Banded...
Vintage Oleg Cassini Heavily Beaded Column Gown From Reba McEntire Video
By Oleg Cassini
Located in San Diego, CA
Featuring the vintage Oleg Cassini heavily beaded gown Linda Davis wore in the "Does He Love You," video with Reba McEntire! Gorgeous black silk column gown, with intricate beading t...
VINTAGE 1960s PERSIAN LAMB COAT WITH MINK COLLAR
Located in New York, NY
It is lined in a beautiful silk jacquard, and closes with two hooks at the front. The Vintage 1960s Velvet Column Dress and Vintage Loris Azzaro Polka Dot Two-Piece set pictured ar...
Vintage Halston Tie Front Column Dress
By Halston
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Vintage Halston Tie Front Column Dress is a statement piece that captures the essence of 1970s high fashion.
Vintage 1960s Cherry Print Column Dress
Located in New York, NY
Fruit prints are my weakness, and this vintage cherry print column dress really hits the spot.
Vintage Bill Blass Gold Column Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Bill Blass column maxi dress with a round neckline long sleeves and a slit on the left side of the gown. Made of a metallic gold knit with a generous amount of stretch to it. Bus...
Geoffrey Beene Patch Pocket Column Sheath Dress, 1973
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in Tucson, AZ
The recipient of eight Coty Fashion Critics’ Awards and the first American designer to show in Milan in 1976, Geoffrey Beene ranks solidly among the most influential designers in Ame...
Vintage Mary Mcfadden Couture Pink Pleated Beaded Waist Maxi Column Dress
By Mary McFadden
Located in Boca Raton, FL
An accomplished designer, Mary McFadden studied in New York and Paris, worked at Dior, and served as the editor of Vogue South Africa among other positions and awards. She started he...
1960s Lilly Pulitzer Cool Column Dress in Pastel Shades
By Lilly Pulitzer
Located in Gresham, OR
This is a wonderful summer dress from Lilly Pulitzer! It's an empire waist style sleeveless full length dress with high slits trimmed in braid work. Printed over the whole with lar...
Vintage 1960's Silver Sequin Beaded Column Evening Dress UK 14-16 US 10-12
Located in Nashville, TN
The elegant straight column cut of the skirt-line, is finished with a central back slit along the hemline, completing this dress in a timeless and iconic silhouette.
Vintage Alberta Ferretti Navy Blue Silk Tiered Column Gown
By Alberta Ferretti
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage Alberta Ferretti blue gown! Features tiers of gorgeous navy silk, with an asymmetrical tulip hem. Zips up the side, and looks great belted. In great condition. Appr...
1960s 60s Lipstick Red Velvet Vintage Column Gown w/ Rhinestones
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1960s red velvet dress! Wonderful flattering fit, with a timeless style. Two mock rhinestones at either side of the waist, connected to a rhinestone chain in center. Soft, ...
Vintage Halston Grey Cashmere Beaded Plunge Back Column Maxi
By Halston
Located in Water Mill, NY
A simple but stunning maxi dress from Halston in charcoal grey soft cashmere knit. It is fitted through the body with a deep plunging back to below the waist. It is covered with a ...
Huey Waltzer Beaded Qipao Black Column Gown - US 6, 1997
By HUEY WALTZER
Located in Tucson, AZ
A perennial favorite of femmes fatale for its lean, body-conscious silhouette, the cheongsam—with its high neckline and asymmetrically-fastened bodice—effortlessly unites modesty and...
Missoni Red Knit Column Dress
By Missoni
Located in Toronto, ON
Vintage Missoni brick red and black knit dress. Vertical ribbed knit design with matching string belt. Measurements: stretchy and can fit USA size 4/6/8
Vintage Oscar de la Renta Brown Velvet Ruched Draped Back Column Gown Dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in US
Vintage Oscar de la Renta dress is featured in a brown-colored velvet fabric with zippers at the cuffs. Back of the dress is uniquely ruched with a zipper closure. Dress is fully lin...
Bill Blass Black Velvet Column Gown Dress Sequin Beaded Rococo Sleeves Vintage
By Bill Blass
Located in US
Vintage Bill Blass Gown features back button and zipper closures, full lining, fully beaded and sequined rococo sleeves. Dress is in great condition with normal wears throughout. Lef...
Vintage Valentino Halter Column Gown with Fringed Neckline
By Valentino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Valentino column gown is made of off-white crepe with fringed neckline. Mock neck is encrusted with beading of various sizes and rhinestones. Halter style with upper and m...
Mademoiselle Ricci by Nina Ricci 1960's Black Pleated Column Gown
By Nina Ricci
Located in Toronto, ON
Vintage 1960's Mademoiselle Ricci by Nina Ricci black pleated column gown.
Travona Vintage 1970s Psychedelic Maxi Dress Pink & Green Column Dress
Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire
Size: Unlabelled; measures roughly like a modern womens UK 14/ US 10. Please check the measurements. Bust - 38” / 96cm Waist - 32” / 81cm Hips - 40” / 101cm Length (Shoulder to Hem) ...
Naeem Khan Vintage Lavishly Embellished Column Dress
By Riazee, Naeem Khan
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Naeem Khan Vintage Lavishly Embellished Column Dress for Riazee.
John Galliano Vintage Hot Pink Ruffled Silk Chiffon Evening Column Dress
By John Galliano
Located in Cloverdale, CA
John Galliano Amazing Hot Pink Ruffled Silk Chiffon Evening Column Dress . This is exquisite, I have never seen this dress before, and I love it. Size 38 Bust 36" Waist 28" Hips 3...
Alice Edwards Vintage Turquoise & Gold Brocade Evening Party Column Dress 1960s
Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire
A glamorous vintage maxi sleeveless evening / party dress from the 60s by quality British fashion designer, Alice Edwards.
Medieval Printed Cream Silk Column Dress, 1970s
Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire
An ethereal vintage evening dress from the 1970s in a cream silk printed with a medieval tapestry style print. Estimated Size: UK 12/ US 8/ EU 40 Bust - 36” / 91cm Empire Wai...
50S ESTEVEZ COLUMN GOWN
By Estevez
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Luis Estevez was born in Havana, Cuba, to a family of sugar growers. Estevez attended prep school in the United States, returning to Havana to study architecture. A summer job at Lor...
1990s Ralph Lauren Pink Silk Maxi Dress with Crystal Straps
By Ralph Lauren
Located in London, GB
This Y2K Ralph Lauren silk maxi dress is just about the closest design we have ever seen to the brand's custom made gown for Gwyneth Paltrow to attend the 71st Academy Awards where s...
$746Sale Price|25% Off
Size: Petite Small - Medium
1990s Janine of London Lillie Rubin Silver Grey Metallic Crushed Velvet Dress
By Lillie Rubin, Janine of London
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy 90s JANINE OF LONDON for LILLIE RUBIN silver gray crushed velvet metallic bodycon dress! Features the softest crushed velvet that stretches to fit. Has what first appears to be ...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Silk Ruffle Hem Dress
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous silk dress by John Galliano for Christian Dior in brightly colored flowers on a navy and burgundy background. The spaghetti strap bodice is semi fitted and adorned on one ...
La Perla S/S 2002 beige nude sheer embellished backless wedding slip dress gown
By La Perla
Located in Milano, Lombardia
LOVE LALI VINTAGE La Perla S/S 2002 Composed of two layers of beige stretch sheer silk chiffon, embellished with circular motifs in varying sizes, formed from a combination of silve...
$5,669
Size: FR 38 - IT 42 - UK 10 - US 6
Dolce & Gabbana black silk spandex and leather lace up dress, ss 2003
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in London, GB
Dolce & Gabbana; black silk spandex figure hugging evening dress. - Lambskin leather grommet trim - Open on both sides with lace up fastenings - Invisible side zip closure ...
Fall 1999 Chanel Black and Cream Felted Wool Maxi Dress
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Beautiful Chanel black and cream felted wool maxi dress from Fall 1999 collection. The bottom of the dress is cream while the top is black with a curved seam accentuating the waist, ...
CARMEN MARC VALVO 90's Vintage Silver Beaded Evening Gown Bridal Wedding Dress
By Carmen Marc Valvo
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Carmen Marc Valvo Vintage 1990's Silver / Grey / Icy cool toned Delicate floral beaded pattern Looks like liquid silk, but it's not silk Sexy square neckline Size USA 12 - easily tai...
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN white RIBBED & OPEN KNIT PEPLUM Dress S
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Zürich, CH
Alexander McQueen ribbed and open knit peplum dress in cream polyamide (43%), cotton (37%), viscose (11%), nylon (5%) and polyester (4%). Has short sleeves and a solid knit skirt. Ha...
$790Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 6
Bill Blass Pink White Polka Dot Hand Painted Fit and Flare Vintage Dress, 1990
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 90s BILL BLASS pale pink and white hand painted polka dot fit n' flare cocktail silk taffeta dress! Features large handpainted polka dots throughout. Attached white lace underla...
1950s Amazing Vintage Silk Chiffon Full Circle Cocktail Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Stunning vintage cocktail dress with a full swinging delicate silk chiffon skirt and draped bustline. Gorgeous quality and construction with what seems like miles of silk fabric. ...
Dolce & Gabbana Black & Cream Lingerie Inspired Evening Gown Spring 2006 Sz 40IT
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Dolce & Gabbana Black & Cream Lingerie Inspired Evening Gown. Spring/Summer 2006 Size 40IT
$29,022
Size: FR40 - UK12 - US6
John Galliano Ivory Metallic Jacquard Slip Dress with Rhinestone Straps, SS 2003
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
Bias-cut slip dress in ivory and gold-tone viscose blend jacquard, designed by John Galliano for Spring-Summer 2003. The fabric features a woven floral damask motif with metallic thr...
Loris Azzaro Paris Couture Circa 1973 Vintage Draped Bodice Red Chiffon Dress
By Loris Azzaro
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Spectacular Vintage 1973 Loris Azzaro Paris Couture Documented Evening Dress An exquisite piece of fashion history, this 1973 Loris Azzaro Couture or Runway sample evening dress is ...
$1,265Sale Price|24% Off
Size: Medium
Sensational 1950s Demi Couture Crimson Red Crushed Velvet Vintage Mermaid Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Sensational 50s demi couture crimson red crushed velvet full length mermaid evening dress! Features luxurious crushed silk velvet, with a form fitting bodice and skirt. Dramatic flar...
Jean Paul Gaultier Deconstructed Patchwork Mesh Top, Late 1990s
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Berlin, DE
An original late-1990s Jean Paul Gaultier mesh top exemplifying the designer’s iconic exploration of the body, transparency, and deconstructed form. Crafted in Italy from fine stretc...
White cotton piqué wedding dress with lace edge and boléro Circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White cotton piqué wedding dress with lace ( Hand-made Irish crochet) edge and boléro.Zip in the middle back. SIZE M
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